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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition